How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

A few months ago, I joined a gym.

I did it for a couple of reasons.

The first was for my physical self.

And the second for my mental health.

What I didn’t expect was the community I would find

and the friends I would make.

And while I haven’t seen huge improvements in my waistline,

I have seen improvement in my ability to do more than I thought I could.

I’m still a work in Progress. 

Wanting to be like the “cool kids” and help save the planet from plastic water bottles,

I told my husband I needed a metal water bottle to take to the gym.

“I have one at work you can have,” he said.  (he knows I’m cheap)

His company had given them metal water bottles that included the company’s core values.

While the values are good and everything, I wanted something different.

I wanted something more inspirational, more personal.

Being a creative person, I brought out my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

“This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.  The views and opinions are my own.

Here’s what I Used:  (*affiliate links)

• Promotional Metal Water Bottle (or plain water bottle*)
• Always a Work in Progress SVG file from the Silhouette Store
• Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
• StyleTechCraft Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*
• StyleTechCraft Matte Black Craft Vinyl*
• StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
• StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
• Alcohol or Alcohol Wipe*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

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Directions:

• The first thing I did was measure the area I needed to cover.
• I used my Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to size and cut a Matte Black Craft Vinyl* square that would cover the promotional design on the bottle. I also cut the “Always a work in progress” design using Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*.
• To help the vinyl stick securely to the bottle, wipe the surface of the bottle with the alcohol wipe* to remove any oils.  
• Cut a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* slightly larger than the design. Place the transfer paper over the cut design and gently rub using the squeegee tool.

• Remove the vinyl design from the white liner and center the image onto the black square.
• Gently rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* to make sure the image has transferred.
• Slowly and carefully, place the design and black square onto the water bottle.  Rub over the design to remove any air bubbles.  Remove the transfer tape.
• Allow the vinyl to cure on the bottle for a few days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

For those of you who are considering joining a gym,

I suggest starting slow and giving it a try.

You might be able to do more than you think.

WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS!